Half-Day Sailing Tour to Dia Island from Heraklion, Crete

Sign up for a fun, relaxing, and incredibly aesthetic experience in northern Crete as you go sailing towards Dia Island! This uninhabited and mythical island waits for you with it's stunning beaches and clear waters for a half-day visit.

This half-day sailing tour to Dia Island will begin at the port of Heraklion, where, at the meeting point in front of Cafe Marina, you'll meet your expert crew and board the boat. Then, crossing over to Dia Island will take approximately one hour, during which you'll have a panoramic view of Crete, as well as an explanation of the Island's history from the crew while you relax on deck. But before you leave, the crew will give you a thorough safety and activity briefing so you can be prepared for the day.

Now, some things you should know before your sailing tour to Dia Island include that Dia is a small uninhabited island located north of Crete. It is about 7 miles from Heraklion and is administratively part of the Municipality of Chersonissos. It is 5 kilometers long, 3 kilometers wide, and 12 square kilometers in size. The south side of the island has four bays: the bay of Agios Georgios, which is Dia's only port and beach, the Bay of Caparis, the Bay of Panagia, and the Bay of Agrielia. The bay of Aginara is on the east side.

This incredible island is part of the European Nature Network (Natura 2000) due to the island's vital biodiversity, and it is a controlled hunting area. There are many protected species of flora and fauna that make Dia Island their home, including the Albinaria retusa snail, lizard, Oryctolagus wild rabbits, the well-known kri-kri (goat), and plants like Carlina diae.

Once you arrive at Dia Island, you will have time to relax, swim, paddleboard, snorkel, and enjoy some tasty snacks! After that, you'll begin returning to the Heraklios port. For your sailing tour to Dia Island, you'll get to choose between a morning experience, which will last from 9:00 to 13:30, and an afternoon experience, which will last from 16:30 to 21:00. During the second one, you'll get to enjoy a beautiful sunset before you return to the port.

With all this in mind, don't miss your chance to spend an amazing half day exploring the crystal clear waters of northern Crete and book your Sailing Tour to Dia Island, today! You won't regret it.